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Is Syokimau the next millionaires’ playground?

A house in Syokimau on 20th June 2016. PHOTO:WILBERFORCE OKWIRI

When Abdulahi Dahir, a real estate developer, tried to purchase a parcel of land next to Katani Road in Syokimau, Machakos County recently, the seller declined his offer at the eleventh hour.

Reason? The government, through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), is tarmacking the 10-kilometre Katani Road and landowners are looking forward to higher prices. Large tractors and earthmovers can be seen parked on the roadside, with the drivers sleeping in or talking by the side of the machines.

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